David L. “Dave” Howe, 59, Lincoln, died Feb. 4, 2010 at his home of Corticobasal Degeneration. Howe worked for eight years as assistant dean for business and finance in the College of Arts and Sciences.He retired from UNL for health reasons in July 2008. Learn more about Howe here. Howe is survived by his wife, […]

UNL couple struggles with, triumphs over disease effects The fog of Alzheimer’s is all too quickly twisting its way through the lives of Dave and Betsy Howe. The UNL couple is part of a growing demographic – families living with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Generally thought of as a disease that strikes after retirement, about […]

Editor’s Note – This is a story written before Alzheimer’s curtailed Dave Howe’s ability to write and talk. It has been published in a variety of Alzheimer’s publications. — By Dave and Betsy Howe My family and friends ask how I am doing. The answer usually is “fine.” I think I am doing fine overall. […]

Dave Howe’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease has caused a growing ripple of support to extend from campus into the Lincoln community. Corrine Christiansen, budget analyst for Arts and Sciences, and Kim Weide, events coordinator for the Center of Great Plains Studies, led the charge to create a group named “Circle of Friends” for the 2008 […]